Can a Video-Call program help people with HIV tackle pain and drinking?
NCT ID NCT05503173
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a telehealth program called MCBMAP that combines counseling and skills training to help people with HIV reduce chronic pain and unhealthy drinking. The program is delivered entirely through video calls and online materials, making it easier for participants to join from home. Researchers will enroll 385 people with HIV who have moderate or greater chronic pain and drink above healthy limits, and compare the program to a brief advice session.
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Active substance
Motivational and Cognitive Behavioral Management for Alcohol and Pain (MCBMAP) - a behavioral intervention delivered via video calls
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, home-based way to help people with HIV manage both chronic pain and unhealthy drinking together.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively early-stage behavioral trial, so results may not be definitive. The intervention requires active participation and may not work for everyone.
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Charles River Campus, Boston University, Psychology Department- remote study
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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